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Holiday Writing Activity | Digital Vocabulary Lesson, Prompts & Quiz, Google
Are you looking for a rigorous holiday-themed writing activity that challenges students to apply advanced vocabulary while strengthening their creativity, comprehension, and written expression? ✅ DESCRIPTIONThis holiday-inspired advanced vocabulary and writing Google Slides lesson is the perfect fit for grades 8–12. Students are introduced to 10 highly sophisticated vocabulary words, each presented through three-fold animated photo slides that include a vivid image, definition, and part of
8th - 12th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
W.11-12.2d
, W.11-12.2e
, W.11-12.3
+9
Also included in: Holiday ELA Unit: 2 SHORT STORY introductions & WRITING Activity GS
Horror – A Frightfully Good Time (Gr. 9–12): Article, Close Reading, Vocab, Quiz
Turn spooky season into strong literacy. This ready-to-teach mini-unit uses a lively, student-facing article— Horror: A Frightfully Good Time—to help grades 9–10 analyze how horror works (suspense, uncanny, symbolism, themes, catharsis) while building academic vocabulary and evidence-based discussion. What’s Included Student Article Engaging 9/10-grade voice; clear subheads (Safe Terror • Escape & Processing • Social Bonding • Why Horror Endures). Teacher Guide Lesson framing, model talkin
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Vocabulary
St. Patrick's Day Writing Activities for Literacy Centers PRINT & DIGITAL
St. Patrick's Day ActivitiesBring some luck into your day with these St. Patrick's Day Literacy activities for Elementary! These St. Patrick's Day creative writing activities foster creative thinking to increase learning in all areas. Find St. Patrick's Day games, puzzles and secret codes! See below for a description of these unique St. Patrick's Day activities! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day morning work, St. Patrick's Day writing activities and St. Patrick's Day early finishers. This is the P
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing
CCSS
W.3.1
, W.3.2
, W.3.4
+11
10 WYR (Would you rather)/Critical Thinking short response questions
These are "do nows" or "start-ups" and meant to be (mostly) thought-provoking questions. I use video clips or articles to illustrate something (like blackface for WYR #3. I also try and pair these questions up with things that may be going on in the news, or around pertinent holidays, to increase relevance. My grading criteria is as follows. I use Google Classroom and make these Question forms, so I can see all the responses easily, and comment if necessary. I also allow students to add more to
6th - 12th
Creative Writing
Hamlet Unit Plan (Zero Prep! 36 Activities!)
Teaching Hamlet doesn’t have to be painful. Too often, Shakespeare units become nothing more than endless read-alouds and tedious quizzes that bore students and teachers. This unit is different. It’s designed to get your students out of their seats, working together, and genuinely engaging with Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy. ✅ What’s Included 36 complete lessons and activities (no prep required)Editable Google Docs + PDF versions for flexible useDiscussion prompts, group activities, and
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.7
, CCRA.R.8
+6
AP Lang Halloween Rhetorical Analysis
This creative Halloween-inspired activity helps students deepen their understanding of rhetorical situation using the SPACE CAT framework (Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence, Choices, Appeals, and Tone). Students design or describe a Halloween costume that fits a specific rhetorical situation — then explain their rhetorical choices, appeals, and tone in a short presentation or written reflection. It’s equal parts creative and analytical, perfect for a pre-Halloween Friday, a review
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Speaking & Listening
1984 Bundle
This bundle includes 20 days of self-directed student lessons including objectives, open ended questions, and tracking of major novel themes. Additionally, I have included one pop quiz and the final exam (with answer keys) as well as two summative mini-projects. Recommended for grades 11 and 12, I utilized this in my AP Literature and Composition course and students really enjoyed it.
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+8
BUNDLE: Short Story Narrative Adaptation Project
This Bundle includes EVERYTHING you need to execute this project with your class from beginning to end, including detailed instructions, planning documents, and grading rubric! All files are fully editable in Google Suite so you can adjust to your own timeline and classroom structures.To increase engagement even more, pair with "Prezzy Awards: Class Presentation Engagment Strategy" for a fun culminating celebration!This is a rigorous narrative project that requires students to deeply analyze a s
5th - 9th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Literature
CCSS
RL.5.2
, RL.5.5
, RL.5.10
+42
Writing of the Day Freebie (5 Day Sampler)
This product was originally created for use during an extension period with gifted reading students. While working with these kiddos, I noticed that many students needed additional support and encouragement in creative writing and idea development. Although I do not use this resource daily, I typically implement it two times per week. Over time, I have observed significant growth in students’ creative free writing, including stronger ideas, increased confidence, and improved writing stamina. Thi
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
Minecraft Reading Activities | Creative Writing Prompts | Digital Word Search
Kids love MINECRAFT! Your students will enjoy learning about Minecraft with these DIGITAL high-interest literacy activities. Students will enjoy a few laughs as they complete the Word Search and Riddle Puzzle. Figurative Language fun at it’s finest! This DIGITAL resource is great for literacy centers, morning work, homework, group work, and more! You can spend the day using them all or pick and choose what works best for your students and time schedule. The best part is that there is NO PREP!
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.4
, L.4.5
+2
Fast Finishers Flash Cards - Extension Activities
“Say goodbye to ‘busywork’—challenge your gifted, advanced, quick and curious learners with 40 open-ended, cross-curricular activities they’ll love!” Why This Resource is a Game-Changer for EducatorsEvery teacher knows the challenge: gifted and advanced learners often finish their work quickly and need meaningful, engaging activities that go beyond “extra worksheets.” The Fast Finishers Extension Pack from Wayne’s World is designed to solve that problem—providing high-interest, open-ended chal
1st - 12th
Character Education, Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Concise Writing Skills Practice Passages | High School or AP English Writing
Help your students maintain the line of reasoning in their essays by giving them explicit strategies for writing clearly and concisely. Help your students become better editors of their own writing and others' by using the skills practice worksheets in this resource. Then, quickly assess students' mastery of the strategies with a multiple-choice quiz. Watch how your students apply these strategies to write more focused and sophisticated sentences! This resource includes: 5 2-page worksheets
10th - 12th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.11-12.1
, L.11-12.3
, CCRA.W.4
+1
Simple Machine Theme Park Project for Physical Science: STEAM 4th-12th
Tired of searching for a simple machine project that actually excites your students while covering real content? This creative simple machine project for grades 4 through 12 combines writing, art, and science into one engaging theme park activity that works perfectly for your simple machines unit as group work or individual assignments.📋 What's Included:Ready to print student project plans1 completion checklist for students1 grading rubric1 teacher instruction guide💛 Why You'll Love It: This r
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-1
MINECRAFT Reading Comprehension Writing Prompts Activities Digital Print BUNDLE
Kids love MINECRAFT! Your students will enjoy learning about Minecraft with these high-interest literacy activities. Students will enjoy a few laughs as they complete the Word Search and Riddle Puzzle. Figurative Language fun at it’s finest! This resource is great for literacy centers, morning work, homework, group work, and more! You can spend the day using them all or pick and choose what works best for your students and time schedule. The best part is that there is NO PREP! …Just PRINT and G
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
Show Don’t Tell Writing Mini-Lesson & Practice | Descriptive Writing, Grades 6–8
Teach “Show, Don’t Tell” with a Quick, Descriptive Writing Mini-Lesson! Want your students to write with voice, detail, and emotion—not just summaries? This ready-to-use “Show, Don’t Tell” handout and activity helps students transform basic statements into vivid, engaging writing using sensory detail, figurative language, dialogue, and more. Perfect for grades 6 and up, this no-prep writing lesson includes clear examples and scaffolded practice—ideal for narrative writing, figurative language u
6th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
AP English Language Unit 4: Writing Introductions & Conclusions | Argument Essay
Teach your AP Language students how to craft stronger argument essays with this complete unit on Introductions, Conclusions, and Methods of Development. Perfect for AP Lang teachers who want to help students move beyond formulaic writing, this unit guides them through the full process of planning, drafting, revising, and reflecting on argument writing. Designed for AP Language and Composition, this unit focuses on key College Board course skills while keeping lessons accessible, engaging, and
10th - 12th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.11-12.1
, W.11-12.1a
, W.11-12.1c
+5
Divergent Thinking Extension Activities Gifted & Talented Students
These challenging and engaging Divergent Thinking Tasks are perfect extension activities for gifted and talented students. These tasks focus on critical thinking skills and are great for deep thinkers, which gifted students often are. With Google slides, PowerPoint and task cards in both colour and ink-saving black and white they are sure to save you lots of time preparing enrichment activities for your gifted and talented students. Also great for early finishers! Check out the Daily Challen
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary
Emergent Writing Prompts & Sentence Frames | Kindergarten Digital Writing | Goog
Product Description These Emergent Writer writing prompts and sentence frames are designed for beginning writers who are learning how to express ideas through drawing and simple sentences. This resource supports the transition from oral language to written language using clear, repeatable sentence structures. Perfect for Kindergarten tutoring, early intervention, homeschool, or small groups, this set builds confidence while allowing phonetic spelling and developmental writing. Skills Suppor
K - 1st
Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.2
, W.K.3
Fantasy and Creative Writing Prompts With a Dragon Theme: Tales of Scale & Fire
You've just opened the gates to a realm where dragons soar across stormy skies, ancient secrets sleep beneath mountains, and imagination burns brighter than fire. These slides are your students' map, their journal, their magical companion - a place where their stories will take flight. NOTE: These Google Slides are available for purchase as a paperback book on Amazon.Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1cDpJNV A shorter version of this resource is also available on TPT for less cost.Tales of Scale
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing-Essays
Choice Boards Literacy ELA Fast Early Finisher Activities Packet 3rd 4th Grade
Year-Long Fast Finishers & Extension Choice Boards – Promote Higher-Order Thinking All Year! Challenge your students and keep them engaged with these Year-Long Extension Choice Boards, designed to promote higher-order thinking and critical thinking skills. With 96 creative extension activities spread across 12 monthly boards, your students will always have a purposeful task to work on—perfect for early finishers, enrichment, and independent learning. Each month features 8 unique activities pl
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
When to Start a New Paragraph Poster + Mini Lesson | Paragraphing Anchor Chart
Boost your students' writing clarity and organization with this ready-to-use IB MYP-friendly paragraphing poster and mini lesson set! Whether you're an MYP Language and Literature teacher, a middle school English Language Arts instructor, or a writing workshop leader, this high-impact visual resource provides students with clear, easy-to-understand guidance on when to begin a new paragraph—aligned with best practices in explicit writing instruction. Designed for flexibility, this printabl
5th - 10th
Creative Writing, Literature, Writing
Maya, Aztec, Inca Writing Prompts | Mesoamerica | Editable Slides
Students build historical writing skills using content from the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. This editable resource guides them through character, setting, and plot prompts connected to ceremonial centers, marketplaces, terraces, and imperial capitals. Students practice past-tense writing, build academic vocabulary, and produce original work rooted in Mesoamerican history. Each prompt includes clear directions and a built-in word bank so students write using real historical vocab
6th - 8th
Creative Writing, Social Studies, Vocabulary
Also included in: World History Middle Ages Writing Prompts Bundle | Editable Slides
24 Creative Thinking Task Cards - 3 Reasons Why - Lateral Thinking
Use these 24 creative thinking task cards to challenge your students' critical thinking and lateral thinking skills! For best results, encourage students to come up with creative, yet plausible answers. You may also want to use these cards for sentence writing practice by requiring students to answer in complete and error-free sentences. Another option is to use the cards in groups and have students brainstorm answers verbally. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-li
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing
Creative Writing Bundle | Worldbuilding, Historical Time‑Slip, Epistolary
One bundle. Three high‑engagement writing projects. Give students authentic authorship experiences with Worldbuilding Atlas & Story Lab, Historical Time‑Slip Diaries, and the Epistolary Novel Lab. Each resource includes a complete Teacher Guide, a Student Workbook, and multiple pacing models so you can run a 6‑week sprint, a 10‑week standard unit, or a deep‑dive semester without rewriting plans. What’s IncludedWorldbuilding Atlas & Story Lab • Build an original world: geography, government
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing
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